Adults with Development Disabilities
 

The Idaho Assistive Technology Program offers assessment services if covered by your insurance.  This assessment is designed to determine how an adult with developmental disabilities can use the latest assistive devices and home remodeling ideas to remain living in their home for as long as possible - and avoid entering an institution. The assessment is conducted in two phases.

Phase I includes an in-home visit by a trained assistive technology practitioner (ATP) who will evaluate the consumer’s abilities and assess their home for any feature that may result in an unsafe situation or put them at risk for moving from their home. They will assist in setting goals and priorities for assistive technology solutions and/or home modifications.

During Phase II, assistive technology practitioners will research the most appropriate and cost-effective assistive devices and /or home remodeling ideas to meet the consumer’s needs. This information is complied into a formal assessment report which will include:

1. The results of the in-home visit.
2. A set of comprehensive recommendations listing the technologies and home remodeling ideas that will keep the person with disabilities living in their home.
3. Information about qualified building contractors in the area with the specialized knowledge needed to implement the recommendations.
4. Information about how to locate funding for the assistive devices and home modifications recommended in the report.

An AT Practitioner will deliver the assessment report to the consumer and answer any questions there may be about its recommendations. The service may be covered by some insurance policies or Medicaid, and is far less then the average monthly cost of living in a nursing home or an assisted living situation. You can schedule an assessment by calling 1-800-432-8324.